Subtract 25/63 from 21/96
21/96 - 25/63 is -359/2016.
Steps for subtracting fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 96 and 63 is 2016
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 2016 - For the 1st fraction, since 96 × 21 = 2016,
21/96 = 21 × 21/96 × 21 = 441/2016 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 63 × 32 = 2016,
25/63 = 25 × 32/63 × 32 = 800/2016 - Subtract the two like fractions:
441/2016 - 800/2016 = 441 - 800/2016 = -359/2016
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